Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V205000 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 07/01/1993 to 06/30/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 60243 | 10/16/1998 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/02/1998 | 09/09/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with accessory cargo mats in the third-seat and cargo area. this cargo mat interferes with the latching integrity of the folding third seats. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, an occupant of the third seat may not be properly restrained and could be ejected from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the third-seat latch and striker. a rectangle will be removed from the cargo mat around each striker to provide adequate striker clearance and proper latching. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 16, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time shouldcontact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 9823005REV | 08/01/1998 | 609774 | The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate and diagnostic trouble code p1715 may set in the engine control module. in addition, sluggish acceleration with the transmission returing to normal shifting after the ignition key is turned off | 04/10/2000 | |
| TSB9711009 | 05/01/1997 | 52627 | Corrected upper oil pan installation procedures - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| TSB9716004 | 05/01/1997 | 52640 | Generator stator removal - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| TSB9711010 | 06/01/1997 | 52619 | Cylinder head bolt installation - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| TSB9711006 | 05/01/1997 | 52630 | Throttle body procedures - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| TSB9711013 | 06/01/1997 | 52616 | Upper oil pan installation procedures (montero sport) - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| TSB9711008 | 05/01/1997 | 52628 | Cylinder head and valve removal, installation and inspection corrections - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| TSB9726003 | 06/01/1997 | 52609 | Front abs speed sensor rotor modifications - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| TSB9735002 | 05/01/1997 | 52638 | Rear disc brake caliper procedures - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| TSB9711004 | 05/01/1997 | 52632 | Crankshaft bearing selection procedure - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| TSB9713002 | 03/01/1997 | 52066 | Deletion of pressure control solenoid (dtc p1750)- service manual revision. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 07/15/2008 | 61505 | ||
| The vehicle was parked and idling. i was in the driver's seat when a fire broke out and the flames caused me severe burns to my body. i was nearly asphyxiated. the car was a total loss. | |||